Dr. Richard Moore, Jr., M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive office location. Dr. Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to graduate with honors from the UNC School of Medicine. While a medical student at UNC, he completed a longitudinal study on the effect of exercise on rate of perimenopausal bone loss in women and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society.
Dr. Richard Moore, Jr., M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive office location. Dr. Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to graduate with honors from the UNC School of Medicine. While a medical student at UNC, he completed a longitudinal study on the effect of exercise on rate of perimenopausal bone loss in women and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society.
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It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Moore. He's an exceptional surgeon with a caring bedside manor and wealth of knowledge.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Professional, cordial and very clear about issues and possible resolutions
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Great surgeon. Great guy. Everything as explained in pre op. 10 weeks in and couldn’t be better. A few more therapy sessions then I’m on my own.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Moore came with excellent recommendations from friends, family and from research I did so I expected a knowledgeable and professional person. I also discovered a very approachable person who spoke on my level without being condescending. He quickly established a genuine level of trust. I felt like I was working with someone who cared for me as a family member would.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Great
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I was very happy I think Dr.Moore was great. Very pleasant to talk with and he was very informative.Thanks
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Absolutely fantastic. Great listen, great teacher on best option for treatment. No gray area
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
A very skilled and caring physician, Dr. Moore, listens to me and explained things well.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
What a blessing it’s been to find Dr Moore… very professional and a highly skilled surgeon, along with his caring staff at Emerge Ortho.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Moore reassured me that the procedure would help my quality of life, and gave detailed information about the surgery to be performed. His nurse, Kara, provided answers to many questions I had. I’m feeling confident that I will receive very good care.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
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Coastal Region: Wilmington - Ashton - Orthopedics
2716 Ashton Drive Wilmington, NC 28412
Dr. Richard Moore, Jr., M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive office location. Dr. Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to graduate with honors from the UNC School of Medicine. While a medical student at UNC, he completed a longitudinal study on the effect of exercise on rate of perimenopausal bone loss in women and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society.
Dr. Moore then completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. While a resident, he was coauthor of a scientific paper that was awarded the Charles S. Neer award for excellence in research on the shoulder and elbow. He was elected as a chief administrative resident and was awarded the DeForest Willard award for outstanding performance by the faculty and residents.
After completing his residency, Dr. Moore returned to North Carolina where he completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity & microvascular surgery at Duke University. He subsequently completed a traveling preceptorship in pelvic & acetabular trauma in Los Angeles prior to returning to Durham as a Duke Faculty member. He was Director of the Orthopedic Trauma Service and a member of the hand and microvascular team for replantation and reconstruction. He was awarded the Frank H. Bassett teaching award by the resident staff.
Dr. Moore has remained active in educational endeavors and has lectured nationally and internationally. He has been a visiting professor at the UNC School of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and has been the Invited International Speaker at the Taiwan Society for Surgery of the Hand meeting. He has also spoken in Japan, South Korea, Portugal, Greece and Sweden.
Dr. Moore is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Orthopedic Trauma Association and was recently elected into the American Orthopedic Association. He is a Past President of the NC Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Duke Hand Club. Dr. Moore has been named a Best Doctor by his peers since 2003.
Dr. Moore focuses on complex problems of the upper extremity including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He has extensive experience with primary and revision total and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, elbow arthroplasty and reconstruction of the wrist and hand. He also has extensive experience in Microvascular reconstruction including free vascularized fibular grafting and peripheral nerve.
Dr. Richard Moore is a native of eastern North Carolina–born in Morehead City and raised in Jacksonville.
Education Undergraduate Degree: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Fellowship: Duke University, Durham, NC Fellowship Trained in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery
It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Moore. He's an exceptional surgeon with a caring bedside manor and wealth of knowledge.
Professional, cordial and very clear about issues and possible resolutions
Great surgeon. Great guy. Everything as explained in pre op. 10 weeks in and couldn’t be better. A few more therapy sessions then I’m on my own.
Dr. Moore came with excellent recommendations from friends, family and from research I did so I expected a knowledgeable and professional person. I also discovered a very approachable person who spoke on my level without being condescending. He quickly established a genuine level of trust. I felt like I was working with someone who cared for me as a family member would.
Great
I was very happy I think Dr.Moore was great. Very pleasant to talk with and he was very informative.Thanks
Absolutely fantastic. Great listen, great teacher on best option for treatment. No gray area
A very skilled and caring physician, Dr. Moore, listens to me and explained things well.
What a blessing it’s been to find Dr Moore… very professional and a highly skilled surgeon, along with his caring staff at Emerge Ortho.
Dr. Moore reassured me that the procedure would help my quality of life, and gave detailed information about the surgery to be performed. His nurse, Kara, provided answers to many questions I had. I’m feeling confident that I will receive very good care.